Sr. Process Engineering Technician

Position Summary

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Senior Process Engineering Technician to support advanced packaging process development. This role involves performing experiments for the engineering team, monitoring process performance, and collaborating with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and monitor process performance using SPC charts.
• Aid in the qualification and validation of new processes or equipment.
• Propose recommendations to engineers regarding process trends and abnormalities.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor processing tools such as etchers, deposition systems, and metrology equipment.
• Support equipment qualifications by running test wafers and collecting data.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Collect process data and conduct preliminary analysis to identify deviations or trends.
• Support root cause analysis and failure analysis efforts by providing accurate data.
• Maintain detailed process logs and documentation.
• Assist engineers with experiments, including preparing test wafers and running process trials.
• Measure using metrology tools (e.g., SEM, TEM, ellipsometry, profilometry).
• Provide suggestions for process improvements based on observation and data.
• Work closely with process engineers, equipment technicians, and production operators.
• Communicate findings and observations effectively through reports or verbal updates.
• Participate in shift passdowns and cross-functional team meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree and/or 5+ years technician experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility, assembly, or manufacturing/laboratory/clean room environment.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Clear problem-solving capability, data-driven, inventive solution-oriented, and able to articulate thought processes.
• Positive interpersonal skills, ability to influence others, highly energetic, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, drive multiple projects, and deliver results.
• Working knowledge in materials characterization and analysis.
• Experience in low volume/high product mix environments.
• Experience operating an SEM a plus.
• Experience in wafer fab, CMOS or MEMS manufacturing or R&D a plus.

Shift Information

• Shift A: Sunday through Tuesday, 6:00 am to 6:15 pm, 12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period in mid-shift.
• Shift C: Thursday through Saturday, 6:00 am to 6:15 pm, 12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period in mid-shift.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly rate range: $27.88 - $41.83.
• Competitive salary and participation in incentive plans.
• Employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance, and discounted SkyWater stock purchases.
• A comprehensive benefits package promoting a healthy lifestyle, including medical, dental, mental health, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SkyWater Technology is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.